A major crash on IH-69 Southwest Southbound at Buffalo Speedway has caused significant delays for early morning commuters in Harris County. According to TranStar, the incident was reported at 12:27 AM on Friday, February 06, 2026.
Motorists should expect extended delays in the area as authorities work to clear the scene. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes if possible or allow extra time to reach their destinations.
This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
The location's 30-day count stood at 14 before this incident.
Crashes at this location have continued — 178 more have been recorded since. 101 carried major-severity classification. 2 of the subsequent crashes resulted in a fatality.
The recent run shows crashes coming faster than before.
Some of those crashes occurred within days of each other.
Together, the incidents make this stretch one of the most active in the county.
Numbers current through May 30, 2026.
IH-69 Southwest Southbound at Buffalo Speedway
Harris County, Texas
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